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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1918

Page

11

Who Will Win This Battle with Kidney Ailments

Anuric double strength advertised to cleanse the bladder and kidneys and ease rheumatic pain. Dr. Pierce’s preparation claims to prevent toxic buildup from kidney failure and offers trial packages by mail with a 10 cent enclosure. Customer testimonial from Springfield Tennessee praises prompt relief and reduced back pain.

Dr. Pierce W. M. Pierce Buffalo Springfield Nashville G. W. Heap Box A

New Bern Mayor Saw Billy Sunday in Large Tabernacle

New Bern March 6. Mayor Ed ward Clark returned from Washington where he heard Billy Sunday address a 17 000 strong crowd at the Tabernacle. He secured a front seat, declaring the sermon great and was identified by an usher as the mayor of New Bern, N C.

Dispatch New Bern Edward Clark Billy Sunday Tabernacle Clark N. C Simmons Kinston David Congdon Craven Street New Bern General Hospital Craven County

Sampson pigs set state records as season ends

The Sampson Democrat notes three pork feats this season including the state’s biggest hog at 1012 pounds, a record over 500 pounds, and the greatest total pork. It also mentions Wake for corn and Sampson wheat averages, with a digression on whether papers should print all names in offenses.

Sampson Democrat Sampson

Watermelons urged not for war effort by critic

A Greenville Piedmont opinion argues watermelons are not food for a fighting nation burdened by food deficits. It calls for McAdoo to halt freight car provision for watermelons to force planting of staple crops and boost essential food production.

Greenville Piedmont McAdoo

Camp Greene Pronunciation Sparks Local Debate

The Charlotte News notes Camp Greene is not a cantonment and locals debate how to pronounce the name. Reports indicate varied pronunciations and ongoing discussions about the correct form amid community interest.

Charoltte Camp Greene

Hoover Chair Plant in Thomasville Burns Down

A fire at 8:05 this morning destroyed the Hoover Chair plant in Thomasville, with losses estimated at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars. Nearby lumber totaling 75 000 to 100 000 feet also burned, and several small cottages housing Black residents were destroyed as heat spread. The building, owned by the Hoover brothers and Lexington investors, had limited insurance coverage.

Hoover Chair Company Thomasville Hoover Brothers Lexington High Point Enterprise

Bedford woman and soldier wed after self harm scare

Miss Lula Arone of Bedford Massachusetts married Sergeant Joseph Szymanski of the 38th machine gun company by Rev W A Smith in a Charlotte ceremony after his wife attempted self destruction. She had come seeking him, then returned home, later reuniting when he learned of the incident from The News.

Lula Arone Bedford Mass Joseph Szymanski 38Th Machine Gun Company W. A. Smith Pritchard Memorial Church Charlotte Massachusetts Tranquil Park Szymanski

Campaign Rover Tricycle Gift Sparks Election Bid

Mr Nunn previously worked in government on the big ditch and received a fund from former colleagues to buy a tricycle sent to him with good wishes for a political campaign produced by the New Bern Sun Journal.

Dr. King Nuna Nunn Register of Deeds Gift of Friends Panama Nunn Big Ditch New Bern Sun-Journal

Request to Arrest E D Patterson for Grand Larceny

Police are asked by Nashville North Carolina authorities to arrest E D Patterson on a grand larceny charge. He is accused of stealing 550 dollars in Nashville. The request comes from N C Warren with a 50 dollar reward for his arrest and safe keeping. Authorities believe they know his whereabouts.

E. D. Patterson Nashville N. C N. C. Warren

Mr J Edwin Bunting on Program at Raleigh Sheep Meet

Mr J Edwin Bunting of this city, breeder and owner of dogs, will give a short address at the North Carolina Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers Association in West Raleigh Friday. The convention, under the State Sheep and Dog Control Committee, aims to eliminate the useless cur and boost sheep production. Others from here are expected to attend.

J. Edwin Bunting North Carolina Sheep Breeders’ and Wool Growers’ Association West Raleigh State

Local Woman Donates Hair to War Department

Mrs Bridget Quinn of Cenfer Pennsylvania offers her hair and that of her daughter to the War Department in a patriotic sacrifice after learning ammunition factories need human hair for rope making.

Bridget Quinn Cenfer, Pa War Department Washington

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